The duties of parents / Jacob Koelman ; translated by John Vriend ; edited by M. Eugene Osterhaven.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Koelman, Jacobus, 1631-1695.

Contributor:

Vriend, John.

Osterhaven, M. Eugene (Maurice Eugene), 1915-2004.

Series:

Classics of Reformed spirituality

Standardized Title:

Pligten der ouders. English

Language:

Dutch

English

Subjects (All):

Child rearing--Religious aspects--Reformed Church--Early works to 1800.

Child rearing.

Child rearing--Religious aspects--Reformed Church.

Physical Description:

173 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, [2003]

Summary:

With theological and practical guidelines for Christian parenting, here is timeless advice that can speak into this age of dysfunctional families and failing schools. Jacob Koelman's The Duties of Parents sets forth theological and practical guidelines for Christian parenting. It emphasizes the need for loving, thoughtful discipline and urges parents to tell their children that their eternal well-being is the purpose of all nurture and punishment. Koelman describes the need for good schools and teachers and encourages the latter to realize their great responsibility. The Duties of Parents gives readers timeless advice and an important glimpse into the ways in which family life was shaped by the emerging Protestant tradition.

Contents:

1 Rules for Expectant Parents 35

2 Teaching the Little Ones 43

3 Instructions on Teaching Children from Their Sixth to Their Twelfth Year 51

4 Teaching the Virtues of Godliness 60

5 Teaching Victory over Particular Sins 71

6 Teaching Children How to Pray 88

7 Teaching Godliness by Conversation 122

8 Rules for Living a True Faith 140

9 Additional Rules for Teaching Godliness 147

10 Rules for the Physical and Material Well-being of Children 161.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0801026253

OCLC:

51460615